Tender

Northamptonshire Body Removals Contract - 1. Northampton and 3. Daventry and South Northants

FIRST FOR WELLBEING

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Tender

02 May 2017 at 19:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender issued by the buying organisation, First for Wellbeing, for the Northamptonshire Body Removals Contract, specifically covering the Northampton and Daventry & South Northants areas. This tender falls within the services industry category and is classified under cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies (CPV code 33940000). The tender is currently in the active stage, with completed Invitations to Tender (ITTs) due by 12:00 noon on 17th May 2017. The service is expected to commence on 1st July 2017, running for an initial three-year period with a potential extension of up to one year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in transportation and logistics, particularly those specialising in healthcare provision, temporary storage solutions, or mortuary services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the Buyer is open to proposals that can cover the whole designated area. Companies that can demonstrate capability in both logistics and compliance with health and safety regulations will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Northamptonshire Body Removals Contract - 1. Northampton and 3. Daventry and South Northants

Notice Description

The Provider is required to undertake the movement of bodies from the place of death to the specified hospital mortuary / funeral home on the direction of a Police Officer (or other person authorised by the HM Coroner). At times the Provider will be required to arrange the movement and storage of bodies prior to transportation to a designated hospital mortuary and should therefore have the appropriate storage facilities. The County will be divided into four geographical areas encompassing the 7 district and borough areas, but please note this Tender exercise is for Lots 1 and 3 only - please see map for full details. Providers can apply to cover any area/Lot (providing they can cover the whole area) or may apply for both Lots by ticking the relevant box(es) within the Tender questionnaire. The service will be required from 1st July 2017 for an initial period of 3 years (up to 31st June 2020) with an option to extend for a further period of up to 1 year, taking the total contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Any extension will be agreed between the Council and the providers. The Authority believes that TUPE does not apply to this contract at its commencement. The detailed requirements are defined in the Specification. The deadline for completed ITTs to be received on the LGSS eTendering Portal is 12:00noon on Wednesday 17th May 2017.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90927edc-8e95-4a0b-a631-649feefeaad8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514046bd-2b81-49f7-8991-8b0c51f6548e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33940000 - Cadaver transport and storage equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST FOR WELLBEING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN4 7YD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Nene Valley
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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